Specifications

CESSNA SECTION 4
MODEL 172R NAV III NORMAL PROCEDURES
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
INTRODUCTION
Section 4 provides procedures and amplified instructions for normal
operations using standard equipment. Normal procedures associated
with optional systems can be found in Section 9, Supplements.
AIRSPEEDS FOR NORMAL OPERATION
Unless otherwise noted, the following speeds are based on a maximum
weight of 2450 pounds and may be used for any lesser weight.
TAKEOFF
Normal Climb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 - 80 KIAS
Short Field Takeoff, Flaps 10°, Speed at 50 Feet . . . . . . . . .57 KIAS
ENROUTE CLIMB, FLAPS UP
Normal, Sea Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 - 85 KIAS
Normal, 10,000 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 - 80 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, Sea Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 KIAS
Best Rate of Climb, 10,000 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, Sea Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 KIAS
Best Angle of Climb, 10,000 Feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 KIAS
LANDING APPROACH
Normal Approach, Flaps UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 - 75 KIAS
Normal Approach, Flaps FULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 - 70 KIAS
Short Field Approach, Flaps FULL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 KIAS
BALKED LANDING
Maximum Power, Flaps 20° . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 KIAS
MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED TURBULENT AIR
PENETRATION SPEED
2450 POUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 KIAS
2200 POUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 KIAS
1600 POUNDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 KIAS
MAXIMUM DEMONSTRATED CROSSWIND VELOCITY
Takeoff or Landing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 KNOTS
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